Actually, Goose... the original "User's Manual" series was started by Theresa Green of the LOTR fandom, if I recall correctly. In the past, it used to be that all aspiring "User's Manual" writers would apply to her. However, it seems that FFN had the guides taken down because they didn't really fall under the category of "fanfic", but you can still find them at Henneth Annun (a LOTR fanfic site, I think).
In full honesty, I'd give someone else's left arm to see more writers with BT's calibre on FFN - if not for the fact that the stuff I write would quickly be relegated to bottom-tier. (I'm not so much praising her as groaning at the content on FFN in general.)
Personality-wise, though... it must be the DS atmosphere that does strange things to people.
With regards to your reviewer, I have a few things to say to him:
1.) Get your English straight. "
There not funny anymore"? "This just
didn't many"? Great way to improve your credibility.
2.) Write your own fics first, then get back to reviewing. (Alternatively, Majoring in English would do, but then you'd have better things to do with your time... or so I think.) At least the other guy has two chapters to his name, and they're decently written, even if they could use a little checking. It's easier to criticise than to write, and don't we know it. Whaddaya think I'm doing now?
3.) There's a difference between flaming and constructive criticism. Figure that out, and then rethink your mission statement.
4.) Check out the fic's background before commenting, especially if borrowing a certain style (like "User's Manual" or "MST", or even "Songfic").
And for you, Goose, here are some tips:
1.) Not all negative reviews are bad, although they can be hell on the ego. (I'm personally fearing the day I get a scathing review myself.)
2.) Don't bother replying to the reviewer. If criticism is substantiated, then make a note of the relevant points. If not, fuggeddaboutit.
3.) From what I've heard, GSD isn't exactly a positive model of taste and originality.
